Jarrad Branthwaite ruled out for rest of the season as crushing Everton injury blow emerges

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Credit: Imago Tue 21 April 2026 15:37, UK Jarrad Branthwaite suffered a significant hamstring injury when he was substituted in the closing stages of Everton’s Merseyside derby defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.The Toffees were beaten 2-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, after Virgil van Dijk scored deep in the 10th minute of stoppage time. Branthwaite was stretchered off in the final minutes of normal time, prompting huge concern among the medical staff at Hill Dickinson Stadium.The Everton defender’s injury issues have been frequent this season, with Sunday’s game just his 10th Premier League appearance of the season. 🏥 Everton Injury News 🏥 Access definitive fitness updates from Finch Farm: real-time injury news, recovery timelines, and the latest return dates for the Toffees’ first-team squad.

VISIT THE EVERTON INJURY HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jarrad Branthwaite to miss Everton’s final gamesBranthwaite only returned from injury in January, after spending the entire season before then on the sidelines. Everton insider, the Bobble, confirmed on Tuesday that it was Branthwaite’s hamstring which was significantly injured again on Sunday.

He will be missing for Everton’s remaining five games, with further assessments to be made by a specialist before determining if surgery is required.Jarrad Branthwaite has suffered a significant hamstring injury and will be ruled out for the reminder of the season. Injury Hub Out: Jack Grealish (Foot)Doubt: S.